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Entry Point 1 - Trout Lake
Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Cook, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access from LakeVermilion via 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
August 2019 Grandkids first Trip - Sawbill
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 09, 2019
Entry Point:
Sawbill Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
My daughter, her husband and 3 kids (ages 8-10) had little experience camping and had not been to the Boundary Waters before, so this was their introductory trip. We spent 4 days exploring from Sawbill Lake, and had a blast!
This trip report is a link to the 11 minute YouTube slide show.
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